Companies And Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)

Written By Anika de Klerk

The CIPC was established by the Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008) as a juristic person to function as an organ of state within the public administration, but as an institution outside the public service. Its main functions include the:

  • Registration of Companies, Co-operatives and Intellectual Property Rights (trade marks, patents, designs and copyright) and maintenance thereof

  • Disclosure of Information on its business registers

  • Promotion of education and awareness of Company and Intellectual Property Law

  • Promotion of compliance with relevant legislation

  • Efficient and effective enforcement of relevant legislation

  • Monitoring compliance with and contraventions of financial reporting standards, and making recommendations thereto to Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC)

  • Licensing of Business rescue practitioners

  • Report, research and advise Minister on matters of national policy relating to company and intellectual property law

For more information, contact:

Website: http://www.cipc.co.za

Anika de Klerk
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